Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Good morning, Alexandria.
💼 Business
After nearly seven years in nursing, Nicole Batts transitioned to business ownership when she acquired Fitness Together Alexandria (300 N Washington Street, Suite 106) in Old Town in 2019.
She focuses on promoting health and preventing illness while celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month with the local community.
🎭 Culture
Taste of Scotland returns Friday, Dec.
4 at ALX Community Penthouse and Atrium Gallery where guests 21+ can sample over 30 kinds of Scotch from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and sponsors can join a rooftop reception (5:30–7 p.m.) that supports local educational programs.
🏛️ Government
The Virginia Board of Historic Resources approved a new marker (at N.
Fairfax Street between Cameron and King Streets) near City Hall to recognize lynching victims Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas. City officials must approve the site, and the marker will be erected within about eight months.
📰 Real Estate
Project partners celebrated the topping out of the $120 million Samuel Madden Homes redevelopment at 999 N.
Henry St. on Wednesday as crews began enclosing the six-story building and preparing to finish 295,000 sqft for mixed-income housing + modern community amenities.
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